Current Bahamas travel - Clearance procedures

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Guys,

We are planning to depart SW Florida 5/23 bound for the Exumas. I am having a hard time getting a straight answer regarding clearance requirements, specifically the "72hr" window.

I've been told at least three different versions of the 72hr window:

1) Must arrive and clear in within 72hrs of the PCR test
2) Arriving outside the 72hr window is acceptable if the boat has not made any stops
3) The 72hr window is actually between taking the PRC test and submitting it for health visa and the it has nothing to do with when you actually clear in.

We are on a slow moving 58LRC and depending on weather, we might make it in the 72hrs, but on the other hand - it may take 4-5 days or more.

Don't want to arrive in Chub to be told go home. We were planning to bypass Bimini, but maybe that is the only way to shorten or travel time....

Appreciate any assistance on this.